Paint equivalent guide

Khaki Grey (3Rd Gen) Equivalent

Khaki Grey (3rd Gen) is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Khaki Grey (3rd Gen) equivalent is Ionrach Skin (Citadel (Games Workshop)) (ΔE 4.7).
For the Khaki Grey (3rd Gen) equivalent Vallejo, Middle Stone (70.882) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 10.6).
The best Khaki Grey (3rd Gen) Army Painter equivalent is Mouldy Clothes (Army Painter) (ΔE 5.8).

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Top 5 closest equivalents

These 5 substitutes are ranked by Delta-E accuracy. Each entry includes a behaviour comment.

1
Ionrach SkinCitadel (Games Workshop)
ΔE 4.7moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection
2
Mouldy ClothesArmy Painter
ΔE 5.8moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection
3
Nurgling GreenCitadel (Games Workshop)
ΔE 6.1significant colour distance -- test before committing
4
Necrotic FleshArmy Painter
ΔE 6.1significant colour distance -- test before committing
5
Olive DrabArmy Painter
ΔE 6.2significant colour distance -- test before committing

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Direct answer

Which equivalent should you pick for Khaki Grey (3rd Gen)?

The closest cross-brand equivalent to Khaki Grey (3rd Gen) in the current local catalogue is Ionrach Skin from Citadel (Games Workshop) (Delta-E 4.67).

Method

Matches are computed from the local paint catalogue with Delta-E CIEDE2000. Lower values mean a closer visual match on the miniature.

Limits

Finish, opacity, flow, and bottle format are not captured by Delta-E alone. Test the substitute if the recipe relies on a specific behaviour.

What to check before replacing this base

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Frequently asked questions

Khaki Grey (3rd Gen) is a paint from AK Interactive. Its specific pigment load, drying behaviour, and finish set it apart from other paints in the same category, which is why a direct substitute needs to match more than just the colour value.

The closest Vallejo option is Middle Stone (70.882) (Delta E 10.62).

Yes, Khaki Grey (3rd Gen) is currently part of the AK Interactive range. Check local stock or equivalent alternatives if the pot is hard to source.

Check Delta-E, finish type, coverage, opacity, and behaviour over your chosen primer. Run a full test with one shade and one highlight pass before applying the substitute to an entire unit.

Khaki Grey (3rd Gen) is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Khaki Grey (3rd Gen) equivalent is Ionrach Skin (Citadel (Games Workshop)) (ΔE 4.7).
For the Khaki Grey (3rd Gen) equivalent Vallejo, Middle Stone (70.882) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 10.6).
The best Khaki Grey (3rd Gen) Army Painter equivalent is Mouldy Clothes (Army Painter) (ΔE 5.8).

Khaki Grey (3rd Gen) is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.

The closest Khaki Grey (3rd Gen) equivalent is Ionrach Skin (Citadel (Games Workshop)) with Delta E 4.7. For a Khaki Grey (3rd Gen) equivalent Vallejo match, Middle Stone (70.882) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 10.6 is the closest pick. The best Khaki Grey (3rd Gen) Army Painter equivalent is Mouldy Clothes (Army Painter) with Delta E 5.8.

Khaki Grey (3rd Gen) Vallejo equivalent

The closest Vallejo match is Middle Stone (70.882) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 10.6.

Khaki Grey (3rd Gen) Army Painter equivalent

The best Army Painter option is Mouldy Clothes (Army Painter) with Delta E 5.8.

Khaki Grey (3rd Gen) equivalent and alternative: brand comparison

As a paint, Khaki Grey (3rd Gen) requires specific handling that affects how any substitute performs. The colour sits in the deep green range.

Brand comparison

  • Closest equivalent : Ionrach Skin (Citadel (Games Workshop)) – ΔE 4.7
  • Closest Vallejo option : Middle Stone (70.882) (Vallejo Model Color) – ΔE 10.6
  • Closest Army Painter option : Mouldy Clothes (Army Painter) – ΔE 5.8

A paint substitute only becomes trustworthy once it survives the same primer, shade, and highlight sequence as the original recipe.

Looking at the surrounding palette matters because a near match can still push the finished model warmer, colder, or flatter than expected.

That combination of colour distance, finish, and recipe context is what makes a paint substitute reliable on an actual miniature.